Hello all,
I'm coming to the forums after many sleepless nights and brain wracking in order to hopefully get some insight on this.
Here's my situation:
I received an appointment to USNA class of 2020 and I've also received the 4 year NROTC scholarship to the university of Rochester.
Realistically I never thought I would received the appointment to USNA so I had made up my mind on NROTC... But after receiving my appointment I am now torn on which path to take.
I love how NROTC allows the midshipmen to do the military and civilian life at the same time. Being able to have the best of both worlds to me is really appealing.
But on the other hand, I feel like not accepting the appointment would be throwing away a once in a lifetime opportunity which not is not available to many people. I love USNA because it's a top tier school which really builds character in its students. Also because it has outstanding academics which I think would set me up for success when looking for a civilian job after the Navy better than NROTC at U of R. It also is a great accomplishment to graduate from a service academy.
Is there any current mids/parents of kids who have gone through the same fork in the road who could share their thoughts on which route to take? I know at the end of the day NROTC officers and USNA officers come out the same when in the fleet, but I'm truly torn between choosing such a prestigious school (USNA) and going ahead with NROTC.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you
I'm coming to the forums after many sleepless nights and brain wracking in order to hopefully get some insight on this.
Here's my situation:
I received an appointment to USNA class of 2020 and I've also received the 4 year NROTC scholarship to the university of Rochester.
Realistically I never thought I would received the appointment to USNA so I had made up my mind on NROTC... But after receiving my appointment I am now torn on which path to take.
I love how NROTC allows the midshipmen to do the military and civilian life at the same time. Being able to have the best of both worlds to me is really appealing.
But on the other hand, I feel like not accepting the appointment would be throwing away a once in a lifetime opportunity which not is not available to many people. I love USNA because it's a top tier school which really builds character in its students. Also because it has outstanding academics which I think would set me up for success when looking for a civilian job after the Navy better than NROTC at U of R. It also is a great accomplishment to graduate from a service academy.
Is there any current mids/parents of kids who have gone through the same fork in the road who could share their thoughts on which route to take? I know at the end of the day NROTC officers and USNA officers come out the same when in the fleet, but I'm truly torn between choosing such a prestigious school (USNA) and going ahead with NROTC.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you